What will be the diet of a kid of eight months old baby

KSHIRAVDHITANAYA SAMANTARAI

6 months ago

What will be the diet of a kid of eight months old baby

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Happy Tummy Expert

6 months ago

Dear Kshiravdhitanaya, Thank you for the Question.

During infancy there is rapid growth and development therefore dietary adaptation is required. Feeding of adequate and appropriate complementary foods along with breastfeeding is essential for meeting increased nutrient requirements of growing infants soon after completion of six months of age.

The total energy and protein requirements for an infant from 6 to 12 months range is from 650Kcal to720 Kcals/day and 9-10.5g/day respectively.

Here are some of the dietary guidelines that can be considered:

The child should be fed a diet that is semi solid and nutritionally dense.
Along with cereals, nutrient dense foods such as oilseeds, nuts, milk, vegetables and fruits must be included.
Breastfeeding is recommended to be continued along with complementary feeds for atleast up to two years.
The child can be introduced to thoroughly cooked Pulses, whole eggs, meat, and fish eight months onwards to meet its protein requirements.
Child should never be forced to eat more than he can take.
Try to increase the serving size and portion size gradually and systematically. He should be given complementary foods at least twice a day.
Limit use of salt in complementary food preparations.
Avoid feeding foods and beverages with added sugar.
Hygienic practices should be followed while preparing the food and feeding in order to prevent diarrhea and infections.